Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781133103752
Author: Mendenhall, William
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3.2, Problem 3.3E

Consumer Spending The table below shows the average amounts spent per week by men and women in each of four spending categories:

Chapter 3.2, Problem 3.3E, Consumer Spending The table below shows the average amounts spent per week by men and women in each

a. What possible graphical methods could you use to compare the spending patterns of women and men?

b. Choose two different methods of graphing and display the data in graphical form.

c. What can you say about the similarities or differences in the spending patterns for men and women?

d. Which of the two methods used in part h provides a better descriptive graph?

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